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crazycityslicker

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Iron-deficiency anemia can occur from what three mechanisms?
 
  a. Impaired iron absorption, blood loss, inadequate iron intake
  b. ALAS deficiency, blood loss, decreased transferrin
  c. Mutation of HFE gene, decreased transferrin, increased hepcidin
  d. Inadequate iron intake, impaired iron absorption, decreased hepcidin

Question 2

What organ is the primary storage depot for iron?
 
  a. Bone marrow
  b. Duodenum
  c. Stomach
  d. Liver


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helenmarkerine

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: D


crazycityslicker

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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